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    caimakale Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 16, 2006, 11:42 AM
    Bathroom wire size
    I know that a 20 amp breaker and a GFCI plug are required in a bathroom. Does this mean the wire size has to be 12 gauge or can it be 14? If I wire the bathroom lights on the same circuit, can I splice in and use 14 gauge for the lights on a 12 gauge feed?
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    Sep 16, 2006, 12:50 PM
    Only #12 wire can be used on this entire 20 amp circuit, cannot use any #14 at all.
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    Sep 16, 2006, 01:42 PM
    That's what I was afraid of. It wouldn't be a big deal but man copper is expensive right now! I have lots of 14 gauge, but no 12 gauge... go figure. ;)
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